Norm and Form is the first volume of E.H. Gombrich's highly influential collections on the study of art and Renaissance thought. The 11 essays examine some of the most fundamental questions about style, offering, taste, working methods, and theories of art, presented with the author's usual learning and clarity. Essential reading for all Renaissance students, these essays are sure to be enjoyed by all those wishing to deepen their understanding of one of the most creative periods in Western art.